Hand Surgery Pioneer
Dr. José Maurício Carmo — past president of the Brazilian Society of Hand Surgery. More than 40 years restoring movement, strength and quality of life to your hands.
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Recognized authority
Over more than four decades, Dr. José Maurício Carmo has devoted himself to treating hands and restoring their function — from replantation microsurgery to the most common everyday conditions. His career brings together international training, academic leadership and compassionate, patient-centered care.
AO Fellowship (Switzerland) and Nottingham (United Kingdom)
Fellowship with H. Kleinert, Louisville (USA)
Habilitation (Livre-Docência) in Orthopedics — UERJ
President of the Brazilian Society of Hand Surgery
Head of the Hand Surgery Service, HUPE/UERJ
Full Professor of Orthopedics — UERJ
Hand Surgery Pioneer — Int. Society of Hand Surgery
Honorary Member of the National Academy of Medicine of Brazil
What we treat
Accurate diagnosis and treatment — non-surgical or surgical — for the main problems of the hand, wrist and nerves.
Numbness and tingling in the hands, especially at night.
Learn moreA finger that catches or clicks when you bend and straighten it.
Learn morePain at the base of the thumb from arthritis of the joint.
Learn morePain on the thumb side of the wrist when moving the hand.
A lump in the palm and a finger that gradually bends inward.
A lump or bump on the wrist, usually painless.
Trauma and fractures that fail to heal properly.
Ulnar nerve and other neuropathies with tingling and loss of strength.
Reconstruction of amputated fingers and complex nerve and tendon injuries.
Don't see your condition? Message our team on WhatsApp — we evaluate every case individually.
How we care for you
Assessment of complex orthopedic hand and wrist cases, including second opinions.
Procedures focused on full functional recovery of the hand.
Remote consultations with the same care and excellence as an in-person visit.
Sharing decades of knowledge with professionals and institutions.
Where we see patients
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 445, 11º andar, Sala 1109
Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro — RJ
Av. das Américas, 4.666
Centro Médico Barra Shopping, Sala 304
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro — RJ
Personal assistance — Phone / WhatsApp
(21) 99986-9614Frequently asked questions
Surgery is recommended when symptoms — numbness and tingling in the hands, especially at night — persist despite conservative treatment, or when there is already loss of strength and sensation. The sooner the nerve compression is treated, the better the recovery.
It is a quick procedure performed under local or regional anesthesia, with little pain afterward. Most patients return to light activities within a few days and to full function in about 6 to 8 weeks, according to individual guidance.
In most cases, no. The majority of hand surgeries are performed under local or regional anesthesia (numbing only the arm), which makes the procedure safer and recovery more comfortable. The choice is decided during your evaluation.
Pain at the base of the thumb is usually thumb arthritis (basal joint arthritis). In the early stages, treatment is conservative, with splints, medication and physical therapy. Surgery is reserved for advanced cases or those that do not respond to treatment.
Yes, through microsurgery. Replantation has the best chance of success when performed within the first few hours after amputation. The finger should be kept clean, wrapped in moist gauze and kept cool on the way to the hospital.
Medically indicated hand surgeries are generally covered by Brazilian health plans, according to ANS rules and each provider's policy. For private and international patients, our team explains coverage, authorization and care options when you book.
Book your appointment with Dr. José Maurício Carmo and begin your recovery with a leading authority in hand surgery.